St Johns RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Devon
St Johns RC Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: St Johns RC Primary School was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for Mid Devon, where 2% of rated places score below 3 and 93% score 4 or 5. See all Mid Devon ratings →
Address: Melbourne Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5LA
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near St Johns RC Primary School
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How this rating has changed
St Johns RC Primary School has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 3 | Worse |
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How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so St Johns RC Primary School sits behind roughly 638 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 585 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ← St Johns RC Primary School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At St Johns RC Primary School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Johns RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Racehorse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| King Street Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Old School Cafe Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Domino Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Mini Market Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| St Pauls Church Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Dawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Gerrys Premier Store Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about St Johns RC Primary School
What is St Johns RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Johns RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Devon Council on 21 July 2026.
Is St Johns RC Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was St Johns RC Primary School last inspected?
St Johns RC Primary School was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns RC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns RC Primary School compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while St Johns RC Primary School holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects St Johns RC Primary School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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St Johns RC Primary School is one of 198 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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